Workers have long feared losing jobs to newcomers, but the threat has changed in the digital age as technology poses a new form of competition. With 2.3 million robots already present in the global workforce, bots are now projected to…
President Joe Biden has endorsed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and though Congress hasn’t acted, prominent companies have been plumping up workers’ paychecks on their own. They include some notable employers that are using higher wages…
Only about 10% of U.S. employees were union members in 2021 — a drop of about half from 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But these days, with millions of jobs going unfilled, union organizing is making inroads…
The video game industry has been held out as an example where frat-boy culture is pervasive and can lead to accusations of sexism, harassment, and bullying, including at big-name companies. But toxic work environments are present in other business sectors…
As the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in the United States, many people are priced out of a college degree. Even for people who can afford it, the question remains: Is a college degree worth it? Considering that many…
Domino’s doesn’t have enough drivers right now, so it wants you to come get your own pizza — and it’s even ready to pay you to do it … kinda. From now through March 26, customers who order their pizzas online and…
Inflation has taken a toll on just about every household expense, leaving budget-minded consumers to find ways to save. But cutting back can only take you so far, and many…
The company responsible for mobile sales at Costco warehouses across the country, Wireless Advocates, abruptly shut down on Monday, according to multiple employees on social media. “As of this morning wireless advocates…
TikTok star Noodle, a 14-year-old pug, has died, but the dog’s fans can take heart — they can still buy merch and even a children’s book devoted to the dog,…
The 9-to-5 grind can wear on everyone, so who’s to be faulted for wanting a little job-related wanderlust? What if you could get paid to play, watch a good show,…
The fact that there’s a popular support group called “Retail Hell” on Reddit should tell you all you need to know about the industry. Service workers have to contend with…
Beyond boosting sales as high as 2,000%, grocery store samples can turn shopping into a fun, food-filled pastime. That’s certainly the case at Costco, where sampling is part of the warehouse…
Election Day is fast approaching and in addition to researching candidates and proposals, you also may be planning when and how you’ll cast your vote and go to work all…
A Chick-fil-A franchise owner thinks he may have found a better way to recruit and retain fast-food workers by offering a three-day workweek. Faced with an overworked team, Chick-fil-A franchisee…
The last few years have been a challenge for those in the workforce. The pandemic, inflation, and the passing of state laws which affect women’s rights — all of these…
Both formal and informal labor complaints have damaged Walmart’s image as an employer — and that reputation extends online. Many of the discussions on r/Walmart, where the subreddit’s mascot is a…
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying…
Finding a job can be daunting, and it’s tempting to take the first opportunity that comes along. But it’s important to assess work opportunities with a critical eye so you…